Can I change my course part way through?
There is no guarantee this would be possible. It would depend which course you wanted to change from and to and would be at the discretion of the University or College concerned.
Can I study part-time?
Part-time study is available on some of the Extended Degree courses. If you opt to study part-time it will take you longer to complete the course. Contact the University or College for more details about this (see Further Information).
Is childcare available?
All of the universities and colleges in York have nurseries on campus. The contact telephone numbers for these childcare facilities are as follows:
Askham Bryan College – 01904 709062
The University of York – 01904 433737
York College – 01904 770344
You will be responsible for any childcare costs. However, a Childcare Grant is available to full-time students who have dependent children in registered or approved childcare. Your entitlement to this grant is dependent on your household income.
The Childcare Grant pays for up to 85% of your actual childcare costs (up to a certain maximum amount) throughout the academic year.
If it would be more convenient for you to use a childcare facility in a certain part of the city, the York Children's Information Service provides a list of all registered childcare providers in the area. Click here for more information or telephone 01904 554628.
I'm a mature student without any qualifications – could I study for an Extended Degree?
Yes. You do not always need any formal qualifications to study for an Extended Degree course, though you will need to check the entry requirements with the institution delivering the course (see Further Information for contact details). The study skills modules incorporated into the first year of study will be of particular benefit to mature students who are returning to education.
If I don't get the A-level grades I need for my chosen degree course, would I be accepted onto the Extended Degree in that subject?
Possibly. Learners who have completed qualifications but have failed to obtain the required grades for the degree programme, are eligible to put themselves forward for the Extended Degree course.
I studied languages at A-level but have now changed my mind and would like to study for a degree in physics, could I apply for an Extended Degree in this subject?
Yes. Learners who have achieved qualifications, but in subjects not directly related to the degree they wish to pursue, can apply for an Extended Degree in their chosen subject.
What is the difference between the Extended Degree route and the Access course plus degree route?
The end result is the same i.e. Foudnation Degree or an Honours Degree. However, the routes to the qualification are very different and as a potential student you need to think carefully about which is the most suitable route for you.
An Access to HE Diploma is an award in its own right and a nationally recognised entry qualification for Higher Education courses. Once you have completed an Access to HE Diploma you can consider your options and decide which, if any, HE course you would like to apply for.
An Extended Degree student must enrol for the full four year named degree programme (three year if it's a Foundation Degree) at the start of the course. Extended Degrees are therefore aimed at learners who are able to commit to three or four years of study and are 100% certain about the subject they wish to study.
When would I start the course?
The Extended Degree courses advertised here (Extended Degrees in York) start at the beginning of each academic year – (September/October). Each year you will finish studying in May/June and, providing you have successfully completed the year, you will resume your studies again in September/ October.
You are advised to contact the University/ College where you will be studying for exact start and finish dates as these will vary slightly depending on which course and where you are studying. Please note that the nursing programmes have a different timetable.
Are the only Extended Degree programmes available those listed onn the Extended Degrees in York page?
Yes, although for the Physics and Electronic Engineering courses offered at the University of York it may be possible to study other programmes available in these departments i.e. Physics and Philosophy, Electronic and Communication Engineering. You are advised to contact the University of York for more details about this.
How are Extended Degrees taught?
The courses are delivered using a range of teaching techniques including; practical work, seminars, lectures and workshops. The nursing programmes also have a substantial practice element (50% of the course).